NUCLEAR MERCHANT SHIP REACTOR FINAL SAFEGUARDS REPORT. VOLUME 1: DESCRIPTION OF THE NS SAVANNAH

This part of the final safeguards report for the nuclear merchant ship reactor presents a description of the N.S. Savannah, discussing the ship and its power plant, with particular emphasis on those features which are pertinent to the vessel's safe operation. The ship description includes: hull structure and compartments; deck arrangements; machinery spaces; reactor compartment and secondary shield; and ship control and communications equipment. The power plant description focuses on: the propulsion system; reactor assembly and coolant system; reactor plant auxiliary and control systems; containment vessel; fixed radiation monitoring system; shielding; radioactive waste management; and power plant auxiliary systems. Appendices provide data on error analysis, a list of penetrations, and radiation damage to the reactor vessel.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • This document is available for review at the Department of Commerce Library, Main Commerce Building, Washington, D.C., under reference number BAW-1164-Vol-1.
• Corporate Authors:

  Babcock and Wilcox Company

  Atomic Energy Division
  Lynchburg, VA  United States  24504
• Authors:
  • Kulynych, G E
• Publication Date: 1960-6

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 228 p.
• Serial:
  • Volume: 1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design; Nuclear power; Nuclear powered ships; Nuclear reactors; Radiation doses; Safety; Standards
• Uncontrolled Terms: Safety standards
• Old TRIS Terms: Nuclear reactor design; Radiological safety
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00027600
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: BAW-1164 Final Rpt
• Contract Numbers: AT(30-3)-274
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jul 9 1973 12:00AM